Breakfast links: Dry heat

Water shutoff starts for PG County

Officials have shut off water for 100,000 people in Prince George’s County as crews repair a water main break. The water shutdown may last up to five days, right as temperatures heat up across the region. (Post) Twitter

Water OK on Metro

In response to the heat wave, WMATA will allow passengers to drink water through Saturday on Metro and buses. WMATA will also up its track inspections to look for heat kinks in the rails. (Post) Twitter

Streetcars nearing final stretch

DC is starting construction on the H Street streetcar barn. DDOT will build tracks and temporary facilities first, then the building later, so they can start service right away. (Frozen Tropics) Twitter

Will Gray run again?

Mayor Gray still has not made up his mind about seeking reelection. Aides close to the mayor expect he will run unless the US Attorney finds wrongdoing, but a decision is not expected until fall. (Post) Twitter

Howard project goes to court

The developer of Howard Town Center, Cohen Companies, is suing Howard University for terminating their agreement to develop the massive Georgia Avenue mixed-use project. (City Paper) Twitter

Elina Bravve moved to Washington in 2009, after completing a degree in City Planning at UNC-Chapel Hill. She’s lived in the Columbia Heights neighborhood since 2010. After recently parting ways with her car, her goal is to learn how to bike around the neighborhood.